The Indian Army has resumed patrolling in the Depsang area of Eastern Ladakh for the first time since the May 2020 stand-off and last week’s disengagement. The Leh-based 14 Corps confirmed that a patrol to Patrolling Point 10 was conducted successfully, marking a step towards restoring peace at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

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Army successfully patrolled Patrolling Point 10 in Depsang.
First patrol in the region since stand-off began in May 2020.
Resumption follows recent disengagement with China in Demchok and Depsang.
Agreement reached between Indian and Chinese sides for disengagement and patrolling.
14 Corps labeled the patrol a positive step toward peace on the LAC.
Demchok patrolling resumed last week, one day after disengagement.
Army can now patrol Patrolling Points 10, 11, 11A, 12, and 13.
Last patrol in Depsang was in January 2020, before stand-off escalated.
Area has the largest distance from Limit of Patrolling (LoP) to the LAC.
Patrolling points 11A, 12, and 13 lie at LoP, while 10 and 11 are before LoP.